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LAVAMAT W 88
Washing machine
Operating instructions
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Dear customer,
Pri
Please read these operating instructions through carefully.
Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of
these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future
reference. Pass them on to any future owners.
With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!,
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Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important
for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed.
0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.
Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical
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tips on using the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally
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friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover.
These operating instructions contain information about how to independently solve any problems which may arise. See "Troubleshooting".
If this information is not sufficient, please contact your local Customer
Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate “Guarantee Conditions/ Service Departments“ (supplied with the
appliance).
In connection with this please refer to the "Service" section.
nted on environmentally friendly paper.
Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically ....
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Content
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The chief features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appliance structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Program selector as progress indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Temperature selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Final spin speed button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Button o (RINSE HOLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pilot light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Drawer for detergent and conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Consumption values and time requirement for selected programs . . . . . . 15
Before using your machine for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparing the washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sorting out and preparing washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Washing powders and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Which washing powder and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How much washing powder and fabric softener? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using a water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Execute a washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fill-in the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Add detergent/conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Start the washing program, set the final spin speed
or select Rinse Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
During the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
If washing cycle is completed/remove the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Content
Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Separate rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Separate gentle rinse/starch /conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Separate spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Separate prewash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning and caring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Washing machine drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What to do, if… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Perform emergency drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clean suds pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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1 Safety instructions
The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the
recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of
appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to familiarise you with the following safety instructions:
General safety
• Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified
personnel. As a result of incorrect repairs considerable dangers for the
user may result. Please contact our customer service department or
an authorised AEG dealer in the event of repairs being necessary.
• Never start the washing machine if the mains flex is damaged or the
control panel, work top or base area are so damaged that the inside
of the washing machine is accessible.
• Switch off the washing machine before carrying out any cleaning,
care and maintenance work! You can make totally sure by pulling the
mains plug out of the socket or - if permanently connected – by
switching off the fuse switch in the fuse box or by unscrewing the
plug fuse right out.
• Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the
actual plug.
• Adaptors and extension cables must not be used. This could constitute a safety hazard!
• Do not spray the washing machine with a water jet – danger of an
electric shock!
• During washing programs at a high temperature, the glass of the
door heats up. Do not touch!
• Allow the suds to cool down before cleaning the pump or carrying
out emergency emptying.
• Small animals can nibble at power cables and water hoses. Electric
shock hazard and danger of damages from water!
Installation, connection and initial operation
• Please follow the separate Installation and connection instructions.
• Run the first washing cycle without washing (t / COTTONS 95, with
half the amount of washing powder) to remove residues on the drum
and suds container caused during production.
• If the machine is delivered during the winter at freezing temperatures: store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature
before starting it.
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Safety instructions
Safety of children
• Often children are not aware of the dangers involved in handling
electrical equipment. Therefore please ensure they are adequately
supervised whilst the appliance is on and do not allow children to
play with the washing machine – there is a risk that the children may
lock themselves in the appliance.
• Packaging (e.g. plastic films, polystyrene) could be dangerous for children – danger of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.
• Please make sure that children or small animals do not climb into the
drum of the washing machine.
• When disposing of the washing machine pull out the plug, cut off the
flex, dispose of the plug and remaining flex and destroy the door
lock. This hinders children from locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Intended use
• Only use the washing machine to wash normal domestic washing. If
the washing machine is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly
used, the manufacturer adopts no liability for any damages which
may result.
• Conversions or changes to washing machines are not permitted due
to safety reasons.
• Only use washing powder which is suitable for washing machines.
Please follow the instructions of the washing powder manufacturers.
• The washing may not contain any flammable solvents.
Please observe this above all when washing prewashed laundry.
• Do not use your washing machine for dry cleaning.
• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted
by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for
any damages.
• Please only use water from the mains. Only use rain or industrial
water if it meets the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN 1988.
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2 Disposal
Dispose of the packaging!
Dispose of the packaging material of your washing machine correctly.
All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger or burnt in the refuse incinerator.
The plastic parts can be reused:
• The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethylene (marking >PE<).
• The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene
(marking >PS<).
The boxes are made from recycled paper and should be returned to the
old paper collection.
Dispose of your old washing machine!
When you eventually stop using your washing machine please bring it
to the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back
for a small fee.
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2 Environmental tips
• For normally soiled washing you do not need a prewash. In this way
you can save washing powder, water and time (and not pollute the
environment!).
• The washing machine works particularly economically if you exploit
the maximum loads.
• For small quantities of washing use half to two thirds of the recommended washing powder quantity.
• By suitable pretreatment stains and a certain amount of dirt can be
removed. Then you can wash at a low temperature.
• Wash slightly soiled to normally soiled cottons with the energy saving
program.
• Often you do not need a fabric softener. Just try it! If you use a washing machine your washing will become soft and fluffy without softener.
• For medium to high water hardness (from hardness range II, see
"Washing powder and conditioners") you should use a water softener.
The washing powder can then always be measured as for hardness
area I (= soft).
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The chief features of your appliance
• Program setting by means of program selector and temperature
selector
• Energy saving program for lightly to normally soiled cottonwashing.
• Maximum spin speed 800 revolutions per minute.
• The speed can be changed to 400 revolutions per minute.
• Rinse hold can be selected (button o): the washing is left in the
last rinse water, it is not spun.
• Automatic control with fuzzy logic: sensor regulated wash process,
the amount of water used is dependent on foam and loading. This
ensures the best washing and rinsing results with the lowest, automatically adjusted water consumption.
• 3 Chamber Drawer for detergent and conditioner
• ECO valve: ensures one hundred percent detergent usage by auto-
matically closing the water container during washing.
• Scooping ribs in the drum: rapid and even wetting of the washing.
• Imbalance control system: stability and quiet running.
• Allround Water Protection.
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Appliance structure
Front view
Control panel
Drawer for detergent
and conditioner
Rating plate
(behind door)
Door with
handle
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Flap in front of
suds pump
Height adjustment,
adjustable-screw feet
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Control panel
Appliance structure
Program selector
Temperature selector
Program selector
You switch the washing machine on
and off using the program selector.
– Switching on: Pull out program
selector.
– To switch off the machine: press
in the program selector
Furthermore, you determine the
washing cycle via the program
selector. Different setting positions
have the following effect:
Final spin speed button
Button
RINSE HOLD
Pilot light
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Appliance structure
Program group t/} (COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES)
• Position 1 (COTTONS/LINEN)
Main washing cycle for normally to heavily soiled cottons/linen (wash –
rinse/gentle rinse – spin)
• Position 2 (EASY-CARES)
Main washing cycle for easy-care fabrics.
• Position 3 (QUICK WASH)
Shortened main-wash cycle for lightly dirty washing.
• Position 4 (RINSE)
Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics (spin according to
the selected washing cycle).
• Position 5 (FABRIC SOFTENING)
Separate rinse, separate starch, separate conditioning (one rinse is run,
liquid conditioner is washed in from the À compartment).
• Position 6 (SPIN)
Spinning after rinse hold, or separate spinning of hand washed textiles
Program group
• Position 7 (DELICATES)
Main wash cycle for delicates
(Wash rinse/conditioner – short spin).
• Position 8 (SHORT SPIN)
Spin after Rinse Holds or separate protective spin of hand-washed delicates
Program group
• Position 9 (WOOL)
Main wash cycle for wool and especially sensitive fabrics
(Wash–conditioner – short spin).
• Position 10 (GENTLE RINSE)
Separate protective rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics
(1 Rinse cycle and subsequent short spin).
• Position 11 (SHORT SPIN)
Spin after Rinse Holds or separate short spin of hand-washed woollen
and especially sensitive fabrics.
à (DELICATES)
s (WOOLLENS)
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Appliance structure
k PREWASH:
Separate PRE WASH (approx. 20 minutes by maximum 40° C) and subsequent pumping out.
After PRE WASH, the main wash cycle must be set as desired, the pro-
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gram does not continue automatically.
v PUMP OUT
Pump out the water after rinse hold (without spinning).
Program selector as progress indicator
The program selector serves as a progress indicator by moving clockwise
until the end of the program is reached.
Temperature selector
You can set the following temperatures on the
temperature selector:
r (cold), 30, 40, 50, 60, E, 70, 80, 95
Position E (Energy Saving Program) is suitable
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for lightly to normally soiled cottons; temperature reduced to approx. 67°C.
Final spin speed button
With this button you can change the maximum
speed for the final spin.
Button o (RINSE HOLD)
With the Rinse Hold setting the washing is left in
the final rinse water and is not spun.
Pilot light
The pilot light is illuminated as soon as the washing
machine is switched on. It is extinguished when a
washing program is finished.
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Appliance structure
Drawer for detergent and conditioner
k Compartment for pre wash detergent.
Washed in right at the start of the washing program when the
k (PRE WASH) position is selected.
l Compartment for powdered main wash detergent and, if neces-
sary, water softener.
Washed in at the start of the main washing cycle.
Suction lift cap
(must be firmly
fitted)
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w Compartment for liquid conditioner (fabrik softener, finisher,
starch).
Washed in during the last rinse.
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Before using your machine for the first
Consumption values and time requirement for selected
programs
The values in the following table were calculated under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the
home.
Program
selector
Position 1
(COTTONS/
LINEN)
Position 2
(EASY-CARES)
Position 7
(DELICATES)
Position 9
(WOOL)
Temper-
ature
selector
95
60
40
40 Easy-cares 2.5 48 0.40 86
30 Delicates 2.5 57 0.45 67
30 Wool 2 52 0.35 67
Type of
washing
Cottons/
Linen
Cottons/
Linen
Cottons/
Linen
Load
in kg
5 59 1.80 11 9
5 59 1.10 11 9
5 59 0.60 11 9
Water
in litre
Energy
in kWh
Time
in
minutes
Before using your machine for the first time
0 Slightly pull the detergent compartment out of the control panel.
0 Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent compartment into the
washing machine.
Only once this has been done does the suds container close and the
ECO valve can function correctly.
0 Run through a wash cycle without washing (t/ COTTONS 95, with half
the amount of washing powder).
This removes residues on the drum and suds container caused during
production.
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Preparing the washing cycle
Sorting out and preparing washing
• Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types
of washing and care symbols").
• Empty the pockets.
• Remove any metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
• To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles:
close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps
such as from aprons.
• Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks,
sleeping bags).
• For knitted coloured fabrics as well as woollens and fabrics with
appliqué: turn inside out.
• Put small and delicate pieces (baby socks, tights) in a washing net, a
pillow case with zip or in larger socks.
• Handle curtains with special care. Remove metal strips or plastic fins
or tie them in a net or a bag.
We accept no liability for damages.
• Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles,
otherwise whites will turn grey.
• New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes. Wash this laundry
separately for the first time.
• Mix small and large pieces of washing! This improves the effectiveness of the wash and the washing is distributed better when spinning.
• Shake out washing before putting it into the machine.
• Unfold the washing before putting it into the drum.
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Types of washing and care symbols
The care symbols help to choose the correct washing program. The
washing should be sorted according to the type and care symbol.
The temperature specifications in the care symbols are always maximum specifications.
Cottons ç
Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive
towards mechanical strain and high temperatures.
The t (COTTONS/LINEN) program is suitable for this type of washing.
Linens èë
Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive
towards mechanical strain.
The t (COTTONS/LINEN) program is suitable for this type of washing.
Easy care washing êíî
Fabrics such as finished cottons, cotton mixtures and synthetics with
this care symbol require a softer mechanical treatment.
The } (EASY-CARES) program is suitable for this type of washing.
Delicates ì
Fabrics such as layered fabrics, microfibres, synthetics, curtains with this
care symbol require a very gentle treatment.
The à (DELICATES) program is suitable for this type of washing.
Woollens and very delicate types of washing 9 ì
Fabrics such as wool, wool mixtures or silk with this care symbol react
very sensitively to mechanical stress.
The s (WOOLLENS) program is suitable for this type of washing.
Woollens with 9 (wool mark) may only be washed in the washing
machine if they bear the addition "does not felt" or "suitable for
machine washing".
Fabrics with the care symbol
may not be washed in the washing machine!
Please follow care instructions "wash separately" and "wash separately
several times"!
ï (Hand washing) or ñ (Do not wash!)
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Preparing the washing cycle
Washing powders and conditioners
Which washing powder and conditioner?
Only use washing powders and fabric softeners suitable for washing
machine use. As a general rule follow the instructions of the producers.
How much washing powder and fabric softener?
The amount to be used depends on
• the load:
If the washing powder producer does not make any specifications for
small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only
use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a full
load.
• the degree of soiling of the washing:
For only slightly soiled washing use less washing powder. Follow the
instructions of the washing powder producer and load.
• on the degree of hardness of the tap water:
The harder the water, the higher the dosage! You will find the quantities to use according to water hardness on the washing powder packaging.
Liquid detergent
Add liquid detergent using the measuring cup provided by the detergent industry. Please follow the instructions on the package.
Using a water softener
For a medium to high degree of water hardness (from water hardness
area II) water softener should be used. Follow the manufacturers
instructions! Then always dose detergent for hardness area I (= soft).
You can find information about the local degree of water hardness
from your water utility.
Specifications of water hardness
Water hardness
I - soft 0 - 7 up to 1,3
II - medium hard 7 - 14 1,3 - 2,5
III - hard 14 - 21 2,5 - 3,8
IV - very hard above 21 above 3,8
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Water hardness in °dH
(degrees of German hardness)
Water hardness in mmol/ l
(Millimol per litre)
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Execute a washing cycle
Execute a washing cycle
Brief instructions
A washing cycle proceeds in the following steps:
0 Open the door, fill in the washing.
0 Shut the door.
0 Add detergent/conditioner.
0 Set the correct washing program:
– Set the program via the program selector;
– Set the temperature via the temperature selector;
0 Pull out program selector.
Washing program starts automatically after six seconds.
0 If necessary change the final spin speed or press the o (RINSE HOLD)
button.
You can alter this setting and the temperature during the entire wash-
ing cycle.
After the washing program runs out:
Important! If the washing cycle ends with a rinse hold, either PUMP
OUT the water (position v) or perform a SPIN (position 6) or SHORT
SPIN (position 8 for delicates or position 11 for wool) prior to opening
the door.
0 Open the door, remove the washing.
0 Press in the program selector.
This switches the washing machine off.
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Fill-in the laundry
0 Sort and prepare washing according to type.
For instructions for correct preparation of the
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washing, see "Washing types and treatment symbols."
0 Open door: pull at the handle of the door.
0 Fill the washing.
Maximum filling quantity see "Program tables".
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0 Close the door tightly.
Attention! When closing the door do not catch any washing pieces!
Textiles and appliance could be damaged.
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Execute a washing cycle
Add detergent/conditioner
0 Pull out compartment up to stop limit.
0 Fill in detergent/conditioner.
For instructions on detergent and conditioners, see "Detergent and
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Conditioners".
k Compartment for pre wash detergent.
Washed in right at the start of the washing program when the
k (PRE WASH) setting is selected.
l Compartment for powdered main wash detergent and, if neces-
sary, water softener.
Washed in at the start of the main washing cycle.
w Liquid conditioner (fabrik softener, finisher, starch).
Attention! Fill the compartment at the most up to the MAX
mark. Thick liquid detergents are eventually diluted up to the
MAX mark, powdered starch is dissolved.
0 Push in the compartment quite inside.
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Execute a washing cycle
Set the washing program
Suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of
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washing, see "Program Tables."
Set the washing program
Attention! Program selector may
only be rotated clockwise!
0 Set the program selector on the
desired washing program
Set the temperature
0 Set the temperature selector to the
temperature desired.
Start the washing program, set the final spin speed
or select Rinse Hold
0 Check whether the water tap is opened.
0 Activate the washing machine: Pull program selector.
The pilot light lights up, the washing program starts automatically after
six seconds.
0 If necessary reduce the final spin speed for the final
spin or select Rinse Hold.
– Press the final spin speed button or
– press the button o (RINSE HOLD).
If Rinse Hold has been selected, the washing remains
in the final rinse water and is not spun.
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Execute a washing cycle
During the washing program
you can at any time
– alter the setting of the final spin speed,
– press the button o (RINSE HOLD),
– alter the temperature setting;
Other settings cannot be altered.
To stop the washing program before it is finished :
0 Push in program selector.
0 Turn the program selector clockwise to v (PUMP OUT).
0 Pull out program selector.
If washing cycle is completed/remove the washing
The washing program normally ends with the final spin.
After Rinse Hold:
After a Rinse Hold the water must be pumped out first or the washing
spun:
0 Release the o (RINSE HOLD) button.
0 Turn the program selector clockwise to
– Position 6 (SPIN)
or
– Position 8 for delicates or position 11 for woollens
(SHORT SPIN).
Washing is spun in accordance with the program group selected and
the final spin speed set,
or:
– v (PUMP OUT).
The water is pumped out.
0 Open the fill-in door.
0 Remove the washing.
0 Press in the program selector.
The washing machine is now off.
0 Close the water tap.
0 Pull out the detergent compartment a little bit, so that it can dry out.
Leave door slightly open so that the washing machine can ventilate.
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Program tables
Program tables
Washing
Not all possible settings are listed in the following, apart from the dayto-day common settings and those that are deemed reasonable.
Washing Types,
Care Symbols
Cottons
ç
Linen
èë
Easy-Cares
êíî
Delicates
ì
2
Wool
9 ì
1) A 10-litre bucket contains about 2,5 kg of dry washing (cotton).
2) Woollen clothing with woollen symbol may only be washed in the machine if the
complement "does not felt," "non-felting" or "washing machine resistant" is
included.
max. load
(dry weight)
5kg
5kg
2.5kg
2.5kg
(or 15-20m
curtains)
2kg
1
2
Program selector
Postion 1
(COTTONS/LINEN)
Position 3
(QUICK WASH)
Energy Saving Program:
Postion 1
(COTTONS/LINEN)
Postion 1
(COTTONS/LINEN)
Position 3
(QUICK WASH)
Position 2
(EASY-CARES)
Position 3
(QUICK WASH)
Position 7
(DELICATES)
Position 9
(WOOL)
Tempera-
ture
selector
95
95
E
30-60
30-60
r (cold)
up to 40
r (cold)
up to 40
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Separate rinse
Type of washing
Cottons/Linen 5kg
Easy-Cares 2.5kg
Delicates 2.5kg
Wool 2kg
Max. filling quantity
(dry weight)
Program selector
Position 4 (RINSE)
Position 10 (GENTLE RINSE)
Separate gentle rinse/starch/conditioning
Type of washing
Cottons/Linen 5kg
Easy-cares 2.5kg
Delicates 2.5kg
Woollens 2 kg
Max. filling quantity
(dry weight)
Program selector
Position 5
(FABRIC SOFTENING)
Position 10 (GENTLE RINSE)
Separate spin
Type of washing
Max. filling quantity
(dry weight)
Program selector
Cottons/Linen 5kg
Easy-cares 2.5kg
Delicates 2.5kg Position 8 (SHORT SPIN)
Woollens 2kg Position 11 (SHORT SPIN)
Position 6 (SPIN)
Separate prewash
Type of washing
Cottons/ Linen 5kg
Easy-Cares 2.5kg
Delicates 2.5kg
Max. filling quantity
(dry weight)
Program selector
Position k
(PREWASH)
Temperature-
selector
r (cold)
up to 40
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Cleaning and caring
Cleaning and caring
In daily use
0 After the program has finished pull out the detergent compartment a
little so that it can dry out.
0 Only lean the door to after washing so that the washing machine is
aerated from the inside and can dry out.
0 Close the tap.
Cleaning the operating panel
Control panel
Attention! Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive deter-
gents to clean the panel and operating parts
0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth. Only use warm
water.
Detergent compartment
Now and again the detergent compartment should be cleaned.
0 Pull out the detergent compartment as far as it will go.
0 Remove the detergent compartment by pulling heftily.
0 Remove the suction cap.
0 Clean suction cap under running water.
0 Clean the separate compartments
with warm water from the back. A
bottle brush is a useful help here.
0 Push on the suction cap until the stop,
so that it is sitting tightly.
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Cleaning and caring
0 Clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine with a
brush.
0 Insert the detergent compartment into the guides and push it in.
Washing machine drum
The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Rusty
foreign bodies in the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum.
Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents
containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel
wool. Our customer service department has suitable agents available.
0 Remove rust deposits on the drum with a stainless steel cleansing
agent.
Door
0 Regularly check if there are deposits or foreign bodies in the rubber
sleeve behind the door and remove them if applicable.
Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost
Damages caused by frost are not covered by the warranty! If the wash-
3
ing machine is in a room with a risk of freezing, in the event of a risk of
freezing, an emergency emptying has to be done (see "Executing an
emergency emptying"). Additionally:
0 Unscrew the inlet hose from the tap and place it on the floor.
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What to do, if…
The somewhat different, in comparison to older wash-
3
ing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to
the modern drive system.
Trouble Shooting
In the case of a malfunction try to solve the problem with the aid of
the notes given here. If you call in customer service to resolve one of
the malfunctions listed here, or an error in operating the machine, the
customer service engineer’s visit is not cost free, even during the period
of guarantee.
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Washing machine does
not work.
The machine does not
take in water.
Washing machine
vibrates during operation or is unstable.
Mains plug is not
plugged in.
House fuse in defective. Replace fuse or reset.
Appliance is not switched on.
Door is not closed properly.
Tap is closed. Open tap.
Sieve in the threaded fitting
on the water inlet hose is
blocked.
The height adjustable
threaded feet are not
correctly adjusted.
There is only very little washing in the drum (e.g. only a
toweling dressing gown).
Water could not be completely pumped out prior to
spinning because
– Drain hose is kinked or
– circulation pump is
blocked.
Insert mains plug.
Switch on the appliance (pull
out program selector).
Close door, lock must engage
audibly
Unscrew the hose from the
tap, remove the sieve and
clean under running water
Adjust the feet as per the
installation and connection
instructions.
Does not impair function.
Check the drain hose and if
necessary remove any kink or
clean the circulation pump
and remove any foreign bodies from the pump housing.
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What to do, if…
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Excessive foaming during the main wash.
Water runs out from
under the washing
machine.
Softener is not washed
in, compartment w
for conditioner is full
with water.
Appliance does not
spin, water in the
drum.
Washing is not spun
properly, water is still
visible in the drum.
Probably too much detergent
was used
Threaded fitting on the
water inlet hose is leaking.
Drain hose is leaking.
Circulation pump cover is
not closed properly.
Washing is trapped in the
door.
Suction cap in the compartment for conditioner is not
correctly positioned or is
blocked.
Rinse Hold selected. Deselect Rinse Hold.
Drain hose is kinked. Remove kink.
Maximum pumping height
(drain height 1m above the
floor on which the machine
is standing) exceeded.
Circulation pump is blocked.
Dose detergent exactly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tighten the water inlet hose
Check drain hose and if necessary replace.
Close cover properly.
Stop program, remove washing from the door, start a
new program.
Clean detergent drawer,
place suction cap firmly in
position.
Please contact customer
service who have a retrofit
kit for pumping to heights of
greater than 1m.
Switch off the machine and
unplug from the mains, clean
the circulation pump.
It is not possible to
open the door.
Rinse water is cloudy.
In the case of siphon connection: siphon is blocked.
The door is locked due to
safety reasons.
This probably due to a detergent with a high silicate content.
Clean siphon.
Wait 2 to 3 minutes after the
end of the program.
No negative impact on the
rinsing results, possibly use
liquid detergent.
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If the washing results are not satisfactory
If the washing is gray and scale has built up in the
drum.
• Too little detergent was used.
• The wrong detergent was used.
• Special soiling was not pre-treated.
• Program or temperature not set correctly.
• When using component detergents, the individual components were
not used in the correct proportions.
If there are still gray stains on the washing
• Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with too
little detergent.
• Too lower temperature was used for washing.
• A common cause is that softener – particularly that in concentrated
form – has got onto the washing. Wash out any such spots as quickly
as possible and use that particular softener carefully.
If at the end of the last rinse foam is still visible
• Modern detergents can cause foam also in the last rinse. The washing
is however sufficiently rinsed.
If there are white remnants on the washing
• This is an insoluble material contained in modern detergents.
This is not the result of unsatisfactory rinsing.
Shake or brush washing. Perhaps you should turn the washing inside
out before washing in future. Reconsider choice of detergent, possibly use liquid detergent.
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What to do, if…
Perform emergency drain
1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine before an emergency drain!
If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an emergency drain must be performed.
Attention! The water which runs out of the emergency draining hose
can be hot. There is a danger of scolding! Before an emergency drain
first allow the water to cool down!
0 Have a flat container on hand to catch the water running out.
0 Fold down and remove the flap on the
left of the base cover.
0 Undo the emergency drain hose from the
mounting.
0 Pull the emergency drain hose out a little.
0 Place the container under the hose.
0 Undo and remove the emergency drain
hose end plug by turning it in an anticlockwise direction.
The water runs out. Depending on the
amount of water it may be necessary to
empty the container several times.
Temporarily close the emergency drain hose again with the end plug.
When the water is completely drained:
0 Press the end stop firmly back into the emergency drain hose.
0 Push the emergency drain hose back in a little and allow it to snap into
the mounting.
0 Put on the flap and close.
The ECO valve does not function when the machine has been fully
3
emptied. Therefore add approx. 1liter of water before the next wash
(pour in through the detergent drawer).
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What to do, if…
Clean suds pump
1 Warning! Switch the washing machine off prior to cleaning the suds
pump!
0 Next perform an emergency drain (see section above "Perform emer-
gency drain").
0 Lay a cloth on the floor in front of the suds pump cover. Some water
may run out.
0 Undo the cover on the suds pump in an
anti-clockwise direction and remove.
0 Remove foreign body from the pump
housing.
0 Check whether the pump impeller can be
turned. (A jerky pump motion is normal.)
If the impeller cannot be turned, inform
customer service.
0 Replace cover (insert the stud on the
cover into the guide slot) and tighten in
clockwise direction.
0 Close emergency drain hose, push in and
fix in place.
0 Close the flap.
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Technical data
Height x width x depth 85x60x60cm
Depth with the door opened 95cm
Height adjustability approx. +10/-5mm
Empty weight approx. 85kg
Full load (depending on the program) max. 5kg
Area of application household
Drum speed when washing max. 53rpm
Drum speed when spinning see rating plate
Water pressure 1-10bar
(=10–100N/cm
This appliance complies with the following EC directives:
;
• 73/23 /EEC of 19/2/1973 ’Low voltage directive’
• 89/336 /EEC of 3/5/1989 ’EMC directive’ including the
Modification directive 92/31/EEC
Power supply
2
= 0.1–1,0MPa)
Technical data
-1
Please refer to the rating plate for specifications about the power supply. The nominal voltage stated on the rating plate and type of current
must be identical with the nominal voltage and type of current at the
point of installation. Also refer to the rating plate for the fuse required.
Information for the electrician
When connecting the appliance without a plug, care must be taken
that this is done correctly. Please follow the relevant information in the
"Installation and connection instructions" section.
For appliances with variable voltage settings, the switch-over diagram
can be found on the cover of the connection box at the back of the
appliance.
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Index
A
Automatic control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C
Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14, 21
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cotton mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
, 17, 24, 25
, 17
, 35
D
Delicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 17, 24, 25
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
remnants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
, 14, 21
E
Easy-cares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 17, 24, 25
ECO valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Energy saving program . . . . . . . . . . 9
, 15, 31
, 13, 24
F
Fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 14, 21
Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
G
Gentle rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 25
H
Hand washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
L
Linen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 17, 24, 25
Liquid detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
M
Main wash detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 21
Microfibres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
O
Open door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 29
P
Perform emergency drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pre wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Pre wash detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Program stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pump out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
, 25
, 21
Q
Quick wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 24
R
Rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 35
Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
, 25
, 22, 23
S
Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Short spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Silk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Stain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Starch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Suds pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Synthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
, 12, 13, 22, 25
, 30
, 21, 25
, 32
W
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Washing
coloured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
delicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
double layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
easy care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
normally soiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
slightly soiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
unsatisfactory results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Water
hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
pump out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
, 17
, 18
, 18
, 14, 18, 21
, 17, 24, 25
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Service
In the chapter "Troubleshooting" some disturbances have been summarised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any helpful information there, please contact your local Customer Service Centre.
Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate “Guarantee
Conditions/Service Departments“ (supplied with the appliance).
Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and
the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary. With
our checklist you can gather important information before making
your call:
Make a note of the PNC number and
the S-number.
Both of these number can be found
on the rating plate on the inside of
the door of your washing machine.
......................................................
PNC
......................................................
S-No.
In addition to this please establish if possible:
• How is the malfunction noticeable ?
• Under what circumstances does the malfunction occur?
Service
You will be charged even during the warranty period
– if you could have corrected the malfunction yourself with the help of
the malfunctions table (see "What to do when ..." section),
– if the customer service technician is required to make several trips
because he had not received all relevant information before his visit,
and must return, for example, to pick up replacement parts. This
additional driving can be avoided if your telephone call is well prepared, as described above.
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